APD makes 10 DUI arrests over holiday weekend

The Amarillo Police Department arrested 10 people on charges of driving under the influence from Dec. 29 through Monday, one more than during last year’s New Year’s holiday weekend, according to a department news release.

There were no major accidents resulting in death or life-threatening injuries inside the city over the holiday weekend, APD said, though one driver was arrested passed out behind the wheel at a signal light, and another driver ran off the roadway into a tree.

The arrests were reported at:

Amarillo Boulevard and Martin Road

The 7400 block Mosley Street

Olsen Boulevard and South Western Street

Southeast Seventh Avenue and South Taylor Street

Southwest 34th Avenue and Eddy Street

South Western Street and Winchester Road

South Georgia Street and Wolflin Avenue

Republic Avenue and South Virginia Street

Bushland Boulevard and South Western Street

1900 S. Washington St.

The DUI suspects came to the officers’ attention thorough violations including speeding, swerving into a lane without signaling and driving the wrong way on a one-way street, according to APD.